Lake County
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Local offices in Lake County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Lake County Health and Human Services
616 3rd Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Help here
- Financial and health care assistanceGet help applying for food, cash, child care, emergency, and health care assistance.Apply online
- Social servicesContact social workers for help with family, adult, disability, mental health, and substance use services.
- Public health and WICGet public health services, including immunizations, home visiting, and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people and young children.Apply online
- Child supportGet help applying for child support and managing a child support case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lake.mn.us
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource information and referralCall 211 for free information about local health and human services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Older adults · Regional office
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
221 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get connected to aging services and local support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on arrowheadaging.org
Veterans · County office
Lake County Veterans Services
616 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans, their families, and survivors can get help with benefits related to military service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lake.mn.us
Emergency help · County office
Lake County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet preparedness information and sign up for county alerts about emergencies such as wildfires and evacuations.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lake.mn.us
State office · State office
Two Harbors License Bureau
629 7th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver's license or identification card.
- Vehicle and recreational vehicle servicesGet help with vehicle titles, tabs, and boat, ATV, or snowmobile registration.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountymn.gov
Library · Regional office
Arrowhead Library System
5528 Emerald Ave, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Help here
- Public library servicesFind public libraries in the region, including libraries in Two Harbors and Silver Bay.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alslib.info
Library · City office
Two Harbors Public Library
320 Waterfront Drive, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, internet, and library programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on twoharborspubliclibrary.com
Lake County, Minnesota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lake County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Northland
2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Justice North
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc.
702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN 55792-2776
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lake County
Minnesota programs by kind of help
These are run by Minnesota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988